Mr. Chan's Clinic

Looking aged or older isn’t always about all aspects of the face. It can seem like that but, really, it’s about specific areas. Your cheeks may retain a certain youthful plumpness, or you may still have good skin, but deep lines around the eyes or furrows across the forehead can give the impression of a much older face. It’s the combination of various elements that make a face look older, but the flip side to this is that by treating certain areas, the whole appearance can be refreshed and revitalised.

It has been around for a number of years now and the popularity of Botox shows no signs of abating. When carried out properly, Botox treatments can be a very effective way of addressing a number of concerns and can give great, natural-looking results. However, there is a lot of misinformation out there about the product itself, its safe usage and effects, so it might be a good idea to outline what you need to know about the treatment.

It may be as a result of ageing, or a concern you have had for a long time, but thin lips are a very common issue that people tend to seek some sort of treatment for. As we age the pigment can fade from the outer lip line, giving an illusion of thinner lips. Lips also suffer the same decline in collagen as the rest of the face as we get older, leading to a loss of that volume and plumpness we associate with a youthful appearance. On top of that, the years of talking, laughing, eating and drinking, all lead to the muscles around the mouth weakening as we age, which can result in deep lines forming from the nose to the corners of the mouth (known as the naso-labial folds) and from the corners of the mouth to the chin.

The eye area is one of the first places on the face to show signs of ageing. This is for a number of reasons. Firstly, the skin around the eyes is some of the thinnest we have, and secondly, well, just think about all the movements this area makes in a day/month/year. We express a lot with our eyes, the ‘windows to the soul’ and with blinking, frowning and even smiling, the area gets a lot of exercise.

If you're concerned about your appearance and have some areas on your face that you are unhappy with, it's good to know that a full cosmetic surgery procedure is not always the only option. There are lots of non-invasive treatments and procedures available, and it is entirely possible to 'freshen up' your face without surgery to restore a youthful-looking radiance with that plump and healthy appearance we think of when we think of young skin.

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IRISH CONSULTANT PLASTIC SURGEON

Mr.Fuan Chan MD FRCSI(Plast)

Mr. Fuan Chan is a fully accredited consultant plastic surgeon. He has been based in Dublin, Ireland since 1997. Fully committed to providing individualized patient care starting from the first consultation right through to the post-operative recovery and follow-up period.